City

Willow Lake, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Clark County  ·  South Dakota

👥1,082Population
💰$65,938Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂22.7Median Age
🏠$202,700Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓32.0%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.6%Hispanic: 5.6%Black: 1.5%Asian: 1.8%Other: 3.5%Race
White87.6%
Hispanic5.6%
Black1.5%
Asian1.8%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
15%
5–17
30%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
17%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age22.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.94
Below Poverty6.3% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads32.0% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (1%)
HS Graduate191 (37.7%)
Some College60 (11.9%)
Associates88 (17.4%)
Bachelors50 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree112 (22.1%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 37.7%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 22.1%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad37.7%
Some College11.9%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate22.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.7%Renter: 21.3%Tenure
Owner78.7%
Renter21.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,938 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$202,700 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$745/mo
Total Housing Units292
Vacant Units39

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
33%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
57%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
40%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
62%
About Willow Lake, SD

Willow Lake is a city in South Dakota, located in Clark County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,082 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 22.7 years.

Economically, Willow Lake is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,938 is near the national average. Approximately 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Willow Lake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $202,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $745 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Willow Lake is moderately educated. 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.62%).

Willow Lake, SD offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Dakota.

ZIP Codes in Willow Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57278 1,082 $65,938 $202,700 $745 0.0% 32.0% 78.7%